On Friday, Montgomery will be one of 10 state veterans inducted into the state to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, an honor that focuses on post-military achievement. Navy veteran Robert Young, of Danbury, will be inducted as well.

"He's had a very distinguished military and law enforcement career, and a lot of younger officers and first responders don't know his storied history," Danbury's Deputy Fire Chief and Brookfield paramedic Bernie Meehan said of Montgomery. "He's not one to boast and tell stories about himself ... he has had just an incredible career, and is an incredible contributor to the community. The list is crazy."